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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

The Director Compensation is responsible for the strategy, design and administration of compensation programs in alignment with the hospital’s compensation philosophy and financial and strategic objectives. This role oversees the ongoing development and administration of all compensation programs and policies to ensure they meet the organization’s goals, are competitive to market, within budget, in compliance with all regulations, and efficiently administered. This position leads the Compensation team in assessing market and internal trends, assessing compensation in relation to benchmarks and delivering annual and ongoing market assessment and compensation processes as a coach, mentor and resource. This role will ensure efficient compensation administration, explore and investigate compensation concerns, identify root causes and propose fiscally responsible solutions. The Director consults and advises organization leaders and Human Resources partners regarding pay program research, analysis and proposals. In addition, this role leads special Compensation projects to evolve our programs, policies and practices to align with market and meet organization needs.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Works in conjunction with CM leadership to develop and administer a comprehensive total compensation program including annual salary planning, budget forecasting, analysis and payment cycles.

• Manages the compensation staff and daily functions of the compensation department. This includes mentoring, coaching and delegating work to the compensation analysts regarding the job evaluation process, salary recommendations, compensation education and completion of salary surveys.

• Using input from the market and internal trends, develop compensation strategies for the organization.

• Maintains and guides the Executive Compensation Program.

• Works in conjunction with the Comp Team and Internal Communications to maintain a comprehensive hospital-wide compensation communication plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree HR, Management or business related field of study. 9 or more years of combined Compensation and HR experience; Organization size: 8,000+ employees; multi-locations; Demonstrated successful project leadership preferred, specifically in compensation design creation and implementation.

• Master's Degree preferred

• or World at Work CCP Preferred

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits. (https://www.childrensmercy.org/careers/why-childrens-mercy/employee-benefits/)

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $62.06/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This is an intermittent remote position, which means that the person hired will work with his or her manager to determine a schedule that includes both at home and on-site hours at a Children’s Mercy location. The incumbent must live in the Kansas City metro area.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.

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Requisition ID2024-29874

Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date1 week ago(6/28/2024 9:58 AM)

Posting CategoryProfessionals

DivisionHR COMP BENFT AND WELLNESS

Work TypeFull Time

Work DaysM-F

Work Hoursvaries

FLSA StatusExempt

Location : NameAdele Hall

Recruiter : Full Name: First LastJulie Aust

Recruiter : Emailjaaust@cmh.edu